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Some have access to it all year round, some only get to enjoy it when going on holiday. The beach is one of the favourite places for people to go to for a number of reasons.

I took a trip to the beach this morning to watch the sun rise, and it made me want to share my top 5 beauty benefits that salt water has on our skin:

1. Closes open pores, reducing the amount of dirt build up on the skin.
2. Balances oil production, which is great for oily and mixed skin types.
3. Combats acne due to its antibacterial properties.
4. It’s a gentle exfoliant, removing the dead cells from your skin leaving nice and smooth.
5. Improves the skin’s hydration due to its osmotic effect.

If you’re lucky enough to live near the sea, make sure you take advantage of this free beauty treatment!

2. Acne:
This oil has been used to treat different types of skin problems including acne. It helps regulate the sebum production by your skin as well as reducing the inflammation that acne causes.
3. Stretch Marks by improving the skin’s elasticity:
It helps prevent the appearance of stretch marks. It improves the skin’s elasticity due to the high levels of vitamin E it contains.

4. Razor bumps and burns:
Due to its amazing properties, argan oil can also help heal and soothe the skin after shaving.

5. Leave in conditioner:
Try adding a few drops to your hair before styling to protect it from the heat of styling tools and to tame frizz. It will also give your hair a beautiful and shiny glow.

6. Lip conditioner:
Chapped lips in Winter? Try spreading a drop over your lips and they will quickly heal and feel much smoother.

I am loving all its benefits! This is the organic argan oil I am using at the moment from the brand NAOBAY.

We all need to sleep in order to stay alive… we all get that, but what many of us fail to realise is the impact good quality sleep has on our daily lives.

In this post I’ll be sharing with you the wonderful benefits it has on our appearance:

1. Glowing complexion:

“We all must have had at least one of those days where we feel like we’ve had the best night sleep and wake up to a face looking like a new born Baby”.

While we sleep, blood flow increases to the skin, making us wake up to a radiant and healthy glow.

2. Bye bye wrinkles:

“Have you ever managed to get only around 5 hours sleep, and you’ve woken up the next day looking 10 years older?”

A lack of sleep accelerates the aging process. During our sleep, our body is busy getting rid of toxins, repairing itself and making new collagen, which is in charge of preventing our skin from sagging. The more collagen we allow our skin to produce, the plumper it will be, making it harder to get wrinkles.

3. Puffy eyes & dark circles:

“No one likes looking like a raccoon in the mornings.”

Sleep deprivation causes the blood vessels under our eyes to dilate. This brings them closer to surface, causing your eyes to swell and create those annoying and miserable looking dark circles.

4. Improves acne problems:

A lack of sleep causes stress which leads to an increase in the substance of cortisol in the body. This causes the skin to produce more sebum, which results in acne.

Sleep is a crucial component in order to achieve healthy and clear skin. Make sure you get the right amount for you as it varies from person to person (usually it’s between 7-9 hours).

Today I’m sharing with you some tips I use to protect my skin during the cold Winter days… enjoy!

FACE

1) EXFOLIATE REGULARLY: Make sure you use a gentle exfoliant at least once a week. This will remove any excess dead skin cells that will enable your skin to soak up moisture more easily.

2) CHOOSE THE RIGHT MOISTURIZER: Everyone has a different skin type with different needs. Choosing the right moisturizer is extremely important to ensure healthy and glowy looking skin. If your skin is oily, you might want to consider using a lighter-weight cream or serum that will be absorbed more easily by your skin.

BODY

1) TAKE SHORT SHOWERS: Who doesn’t love a nice hot, steamy shower or bath in Winter? Let me tell you… your skin! As tempting as these may seem you should avoid them! Why? It will strip your skin of the much needed moisture it desperately needs. So make sure you take short showers using luke warm water. BELIEVE ME, your skin will thank you later!!

2) FOR SENSITIVE SKIN: Make sure you wear comfortable PJs and use bed sheets that are made of natural soft fabrics like cotton if you are prone to getting dry skin or eczema. AVOID any types of SYNTHETIC FIBERS or BLENDS of cotton!

HANDS

1) WEAR GLOVES: It’s always handy to keep a pair in your bag. Whether you are on your way to work, shopping in town or going for a stroll around the park, the harsh cold weather conditions can quickly leave your hands LOOKING as well as FEELING like SANDPAPER.

2) HAND CREAM: I personally like and have found it very useful to stock up on little bottles and distributethem everywhere. I always keep one in my bag, in my car and on my bed side table. My hands get dry really quickly in Winter so I never have enough!